MP Darleen Tana has started legal proceedings against Green Party
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- 29 Aug 2024
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Independent MP Darleen Tana has launched legal action against the Green Party and its co-leaders, seeking a judicial review as she faces the potential consequences of the party-hopping legislation. Tana’s lawyers have also filed for an interim injunction to halt a special Green Party general meeting, where a vote on her status was expected.
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick disclosed the legal proceedings at an unexpected press conference at Parliament, describing the situation as "unprecedented." She confirmed that the injunction hearing is set for 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Auckland High Court.
The legal battle marks the latest development in a controversy that began in March when allegations of migrant worker exploitation at Tana's husband’s business came to light. Tana’s judicial review targets Swarbrick, fellow co-leader Marama Davidson, and the Green Party, with the Greens’ lawyer handling the case pro-bono.
Two hundred Green Party delegates were scheduled to vote on Tana’s future at a special meeting on Sunday, following weeks of internal discussions. When asked about the turn of events, Chlöe Swarbrick responded succinctly: “It is what it is.” She did not divulge more on her feelings about the situation.
